Archive for March 2009
Inova Health System Physicians Join U.S. Rep Connolly, Public Health Groups to Protect Kids from Tobacco
***MEDIA ALERT*** Inova to Broadcast News Conference Via the Web (March 17, 2009) WHAT: News Conference Calling for Congressional Action to Protect Children from Tobacco Products Inova Health System is partnering with Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, U.S. Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and public health groups to request passage of federal legislation allowing the U.S. Food…
Read MoreInova Health System Hospitals Earn Outstanding Achievement Award for Quality Cancer Centers
Inova Alexandria, Inova Loudoun Hospitals’ Cancer Programs Named Among Top in the Nation Falls Church, VA – (March 17, 2009) — Three hospitals within Inova Health System now hold the Outstanding Achievement Award (OAA) from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer (CoC). Inova Alexandria and Inova Loudoun hospitals were two of just 93 hospitals…
Read MoreInova Diabetes Center at Inova Alexandria, Inova Loudoun Hospitals Raising Awareness of Diabetes
Falls Church, VA – (March 12, 2009) — Inova Diabetes Center at Inova Alexandria and Inova Loudoun Hospitals will help raise awareness of diabetes when it commemorates the 21st annual American Diabetes Alert Day on Tuesday, March 24. “This day serves as a wake-up call to remind the American public of the seriousness of diabetes, particularly…
Read MoreInova Loudoun Hospital Ladies Board Accepting Applications for Scholarships
Ladies Board to Give More Than $95,000 Leesburg, VA – (March 12, 2009) — The Scholarship Committee of the Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun Hospital is seeking applicants interested in the profession of nursing. Previous recipients and applicants are also encouraged to reapply. Scholarships are given to students as supplemental aid. In 2008–2009, $102,000 was awarded…
Read MoreThe Birthing Inn at Inova Loudoun Hospital to Offer “Parenting 1*2*3 Magic” Course
Leesburg, VA – (March 9, 2009) — The Birthing Inn at Inova Loudoun Hospital will host a morning course called “Parenting 1*2*3 Magic” on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to noon, for parents wishing to learn effective parenting strategies and discipline for children ages 2 through 12. The course will be held at Inova Loudoun…
Read MoreInova Breast Care Institute Launches Breast Care Navigator Program
Breast Cancer Experts Will Guide Patients from Diagnosis to Recovery Falls Church, VA – (March 5, 2009) — Inova Health System recently launched its system-wide breast care navigator program, as part of the Inova Breast Care Institute. The breast care navigator role has been in place at Inova Fairfax Hospital since 2004. Patients across the region…
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